Beyond practical concerns, there are also deeper ethical questions. Many developers feel uneasy about the increasing role of AI in their workflows without explicit consent or opt-in mechanisms.

“I didn’t sign up for GitHub Copilot to have my repo polluted with AI-generated garbage,” wrote another user. “If this becomes default behavior, I’ll be looking for alternatives.”

Some users expressed disappointment that GitHub introduced such a major change without broader consultation with the community. They argue that tools like Copilot should enhance—not dictate—developer decisions.